Holy Shrines
Construction works of Sayyeda Zainab Courtyard reach advanced development stages
February 22, 2024
Construction works of Sayyeda Zainab Courtyard reach advanced development stages
The construction project of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Courtyard in Holy Karbala is witnessing significant development stages, with the walls being adorned with marble and Karbala’s distinctive tiles. The project, established by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to accommodate the increasing number…
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
February 18, 2024
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
Large crowds of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from various Iraqi provinces continue their walk towards the holy city of Karbala to participate in the commemoration of the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage—which marks the blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi,…
17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Karbala
February 15, 2024
17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Karbala
The 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival has been launched in Holy Karbala under the slogan “Imam Hussein—peace be upon him—the Mobilization of the Free and the Secret of Victory”. The five-day festival will include various religious, cultural and artistic activities…
Shia Muslims worldwide begin celebrating blessed births of Sha’ban
February 12, 2024
Shia Muslims worldwide begin celebrating blessed births of Sha’ban
The holy shrines and places of worship in Iraq and the world have begun celebrating the blessed month of Sha’ban amid an atmosphere of joy and happiness. According Shia Waves correspondents in various countries, Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and…
Wreaths of flowers decorate Holy Zarih of Imam Hussein in preparation for his blessed birth anniversary
February 11, 2024
Wreaths of flowers decorate Holy Zarih of Imam Hussein in preparation for his blessed birth anniversary
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Iraq and across the world have expressed their happiness on the arrival of the month of Shaaban, the month which marks the blessed births of the Muhammadi moons. The holy shrine…
Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein, Abalfazl Al-Abbas decorated with flowers ahead of Sha’ban
February 11, 2024
Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein, Abalfazl Al-Abbas decorated with flowers ahead of Sha’ban
With the arrival of the month of Sha’ban, and ahead of the auspicious birthday anniversaries of Imam Hussein, Honorable Abbas and Imam Sajjad, peace be upon them, the holy city of Karbala welcomes and receives the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt.…
Muslims and Shias worldwide commemorate al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi
February 8, 2024
Muslims and Shias worldwide commemorate al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi
Muslims and Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, celebrated worldwide the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Isra and Mi’raj, which is considered one of the greatest Islamic events marked on the 27th of the month of Rajab. The…
More than 13M pilgrims commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
February 6, 2024
More than 13M pilgrims commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
The Secretariat-General of Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine has confirmed that the number of pilgrims visiting Imam Musa Kadhim, peace be upon him, on his martyrdom anniversary this year has exceeded 13 million people. Saad Al-Hijjya , Deputy Secretary-General of Al-Kadhimiya Holy…
Holy Kazimiyyah Shrine to welcome millions of pilgrims on martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kazim
February 2, 2024
Holy Kazimiyyah Shrine to welcome millions of pilgrims on martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kazim
The Holy Kazimiyyah Shrine announced its readiness to welcome millions of pilgrims for the commemoration ceremony of the martyrdom of Imam al-Kazim (peace be upon him). The Deputy Secretary General of the Kazimiyyah Shrine and Chairman of the Holy Shrine…
Large crowds of Shia mourners walk towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
January 29, 2024
Large crowds of Shia mourners walk towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
Large numbers of Iraqi mourners continue their walk towards the capital, Baghdad, to commemorate the painful anniversary of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Kadhimiya. The Imam’s martyrdom anniversary is…